Expandable shelving apparatus and method of use

ABSTRACT

A shelving apparatus is disclosed which includes a mounting frame configured for attachment to a surface and a plurality of holding shelves. The mounting frame includes a plurality of mounting holes formed therethrough and the plurality of holding shelves are configured to engage the mounting holes. The holding shelves area separately mountable to the mounting frame vertically opposed to one another such that an item inserted between the holding shelves is engaged by the holding shelves.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.60/514,511, filed Oct. 27, 2003, which is hereby incorporated byreference in its entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates generally to shelving devices, and morespecifically to a shelving apparatus which is especially useful in themedical office and hospital environment.

Today's medical office and hospital environment includes anextraordinary amount of personal protection equipment including, but notlimited to, examination gloves, face masks, protection gowns, and handwash along with the traditional medical supplies including bandages ofvarying sizes and topically applied treatments, for example, alcoholwipes, ointments, and other cleansing solutions. Traditionally, at leastsome of these products are prepackaged, for example, with 100 bandagesin a box or 50 alcohol wipes in a dispenser. These prepackaged productshave been stored for usage in a cabinet or on a counter. However, withthe ever increasing amount of such medical supplies, cabinet and counterspace is at a premium. In addition, due to ever increasing timeconstraints being placed on medical practitioners, convenience and easeof access is becoming more important.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect, a shelving apparatus is provided that comprises amounting frame configured for attachment to a surface. The mountingframe comprises a plurality of mounting holes formed therethrough. Theshelving apparatus further comprises a plurality of holding shelves eachconfigured to engage the mounting holes. The holding shelves areseparately mountable to the mounting frame in an orientation verticallyopposed to one another such that an item inserted between the holdingshelves is engaged by the holding shelves.

In another aspect, an apparatus for retaining an item is provided. Theapparatus comprises two holding shelves that are configured forattachment to a mounting frame. The holding shelves are separatelyattachable to the mounting frame in an orientation vertically opposed toone another such that an item inserted between the holding shelves isengaged by the holding shelves.

In still another aspect, an expandable shelf system configured to beattached to a mounting frame is provided. The expandable shelf systemcomprises an inner tray portion and an outer tray portion. The innertray portion comprises a body portion and an end portion extendingsubstantially perpendicularly from an end of the body portion. The outertray portion is configured to engage the inner tray portion. The outertray portion comprises a body portion having an underside and an endportion extending in an “L” shape from an end of the body portion.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front view of an expandable shelving apparatus showing ahand wash dispenser and glove, gown, and face mask box dispensersinserted therein.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the expandable shelving apparatus of FIG. 1without the hand wash dispenser and glove, gown, and face mask boxdispensers inserted therein.

FIG. 3 is a right side plan view of the expandable shelving apparatus ofFIG. 2.

FIG. 4 is a front view of one embodiment of a shelf that can be utilizedwith the expandable shelving apparatus of FIG. 1

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the shelf of FIG. 4.

FIG. 6 is a side view of a shelving apparatus illustrating additionaldevices for holding items.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a first portion of an expandable shelffor the expandable shelving apparatus of FIG. 1.

FIG. 8 is a bottom view of the first portion of the expandable shelf ofFIG. 7.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a second portion of an expandable shelfutilized with the first portion of FIG. 1.

FIG. 10 is an end view of the second portion of the expandable shelf ofFIG. 9.

FIG. 11 is a side plan view of an expandable shelving apparatusincorporating a plurality of the expandable shelves of FIGS. 7-10.

FIG. 12 is a front view of another mounting plate for providing anexpandable shelving apparatus including a plurality of holding shelvesand file folders attached thereto.

FIG. 13 is a front view of another mounting plate for providing anexpandable shelving apparatus.

FIG. 14 is a front perspective view of a hanging hook utilizing inmounting the mounting plate of FIG. 13.

FIG. 15 is a side view of the hanging hook of FIG. 14.

FIG. 16 is a front view of a dual width mounting plate configured to behung utilizing the hanging hook of FIGS. 14 and 15.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FIG. 1 is a front view of an expandable shelving apparatus 10 showing ahand wash dispenser 12, a surgical glove dispenser 14, a medical gowndispenser 16, and a face mask box dispenser 18 attached thereto. Suchdispensers are sometimes referred to collectively herein as personalprotection equipment (PPE) dispensers. As illustrated, the personalprotection equipment dispensers are attached to shelving apparatus 10 bybeing inserted between individual holding shelves 20 that are attachedto a mounting frame 22.

Mounting frame 22 includes a plurality of mounting holes 24, which inone embodiment, are spaced about 2.5 inches apart, into which holdingshelves 20 and/or other mounting devices may be inserted. Alternativeembodiments utilize a spacing for mounting hole 24 other than 2.5 inchesor utilize single mounting holes 24. Mounting frame 22 may take manyforms or shapes such as rectangular, circular, or elliptical forms orcombinations of various sizes of the aforesaid forms. A canisterinsertion shelf 26 is attached to mounting frame 22 and is configured tohold, for example, an aerosol container of hand washing solution (e.g.,hand wash dispenser 12).

FIG. 2 is a front view of expandable shelving apparatus 10 without thePPE dispensers inserted. In one embodiment, and as further describedbelow, holding shelves 20 have a substantially “U” shaped cross section,the “U” referring to members substantially forming three sides of arectangle or square. Further, holding shelves 20 are configured withopenings 30 which are spaced to match the spacing of mounting holes 24,enabling mounting of holding shelves 20 to mounting frame 22. Screws,bolts, or other fasteners are inserted through openings 30 and mountingholes 24 to fasten holding shelves 20 to mounting frame 22.

Typically, two individual holding shelves 20 are utilized to hold a PPEdispenser. For example, and as illustrated in FIG. 2, a first holdingshelf 32 is mounted on mounting frame 22 to engage a bottom of a PPEdispenser and a second holding shelf 34 is mounted to engage a top ofthe PPE dispenser. As illustrated in FIG. 2 mounting frame 22 furtherincludes frame mounting holes 38 which are utilized to attach mountingframe 22 to a door or wall or the like.

FIG. 3 is a side plan view of expandable shelving apparatus 10 whichillustrates the substantial “U” shape of individual holding shelves 20.More specifically, holding shelves 20 each include a first portion 50oriented substantially adjacent mounting frame 22, a horizontal portion52 extending substantially perpendicularly from first portion 50 and asecond portion 54 extending substantially perpendicularly fromhorizontal portion 52. In one embodiment, second portion 54 is shorterthan first portion 50. Together, and as illustrated, first portion 50,horizontal portion 52, and second portion 54 form the above describedsubstantial “U” shape. Two holding shelves 20 mounted to mounting frame22 in an orientation opposite one another, as illustrated, is configuredto substantially surround the PPE dispenser while allowing access to anyopenings in the PPE dispenser whereby items within the PPE dispenser canbe accessed and removed. The combination of two oppositely mountedholding shelves 20 further assures a secure holding of a PPE dispenserthat has been inserted between a pair of oppositely mounted holdingshelves 20.

FIGS. 4 and 5 are respectively front and cross-sectional views of anopen top container 60 which provides access to items stored within viaan opening within a front of container 60. More specifically, container60 includes a back wall 62 configured to attach to mounting frame 22(shown in FIG. 1) and a bottom portion 64 extending from a first end 66substantially horizontally from a bottom of back wall 62 to a second end68. Two upward extending members 70 extend substantially vertically fromsecond end 68 of bottom portion 64 and are separated by an open area 72therebetween which provides access for a user to grasp one of a numberof items, for example, folded medical examination gowns, that have beenstacked within container 60. In one embodiment, side walls 74 extendbetween upward extending members 70 and back wall 62. Holes 76 formounting container 60 extend through back wall 62 as shown in FIG. 5.Holes 76 are spaced to enable mounting of container 60 to mounting frame22 utilizing mounting holes 24 (both shown in FIG. 1). Container 60 isutilized to store items which do not easily fit within the previouslydescribed holding shelves 20.

FIG. 6 is a cross sectional view of a shelving apparatus 80 whichincorporates mounting frame 22 (also shown in FIG. 1) and a circularshelf 82, a hanger 84, and a file holder 86 all installed onto mountingframe 22. Shelving apparatus 80 is shown and described herein to furtherillustrate different components that can be utilized with mounting frame22. More specifically, each circular shelf 80 is formed from two shelfportions 90 that have substantially semi-circular cross section. Eachsemi-circular shelf portion 90 is formed with a back section 92configured to be mounted adjacent mounting frame 22. Back section 92includes shelf holes 94 formed therethrough which are spaced to matchthe spacing of mounting holes 24 of mounting frame 22. A pair ofoppositely oriented semi-circular shelf portions 90 are utilized forstoring objects which are tubular in form, such as sterilization fluidsor other materials packaged in a tubular can form. Semi-circular shelfportions 90 are utilized, for example, as a substitute for canisterinsertion shelf 26 (shown in FIG. 1), although for a number of tubularcans, both canister insertion shelf 26 and circular shelf 80 my beutilized.

Hanger 84 has a substantial hook shape and includes a back 100configured to be attached to mounting frame 22 and an outward extendingportion 102 extending from a bottom 104 of back 100 thereby forming anopening 106 for insertion of coat hangars, lab coats, loops sewn ingarments and the like. Hanger 84 may also be utilized for the hangingand storage of stethoscopes and other medical equipment. Hanger 84further includes shelf holes 108 formed through back 100 which arespaced to match the spacing of mounting holes 24 of mounting frame 22.

FIG. 6 also includes a cross-sectional view of a file holder 86 that maybe attached to mounting frame 22. File holder 86 includes a back portion110 configured to be attached to mounting frame 22. Back portion 110includes shelf holes 112 formed therethrough which are spaced to matchthe spacing of mounting holes 24 of mounting frame 22. File holder 86further include a bottom portion 114 extending substantiallyperpendicularly from a bottom 115 of back portion 110 and a frontportion 116 which extends at a substantial angle from a front 117 ofbottom portion 114. The combination of back portion 110, bottom portion114, and front portion 116 form a slot 118 for insertion of files,papers, brochures and the like. In one embodiment, file holder 86includes side portions (not shown) extending across back portion 110,bottom portion 114, and front portion 116 which prevent the inserteditems from falling out of file holder 86.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an inner tray portion 120 of anexpandable shelf system which may be utilized with mounting frame 22. Asfurther described below (with respect to FIGS. 9 and 10), the expandableshelf system also includes an outer tray portion. Inner tray portion 120includes a body portion 122 and an end portion 124 which extendssubstantially perpendicularly from a first end 126 of body portion 122.Extending along a length of body portion 122 from second end 128 are twoslots 130 spaced a distance apart thereby forming an inner tray tongue132 between slots 130. Inner tray tongue 132 includes one or moreprotrusions 134 extending therefrom and into slots 130 which help tosecure inner tray portion 120 to the outer tray portion below described.In the embodiment, inner tray tongue 132 is further configured with oneor more openings 136 formed substantially adjacent protrusions 134.Based on a flexibility of the material from which inner tray portion 120is formed, openings 136 in inner tray tongue 132 allow protrusions 134to retract somewhat when engaging an outer tray portion. Protrusions 134provide at least a portion of a retaining device when inner tray portion120 engages the outer tray portion. FIG. 8 is a bottom view of innertray portion 120 further illustrating slots 130, inner tray tongue 132,protrusions 134, and openings 136.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an outer tray portion 150 of anexpandable shelf system which may be utilized with mounting frame 22. Asdescribed above, outer tray portion 150 is configured to engage innertray portion 120 (shown in FIGS. 7 and 8) to form the expandable shelfsystem. Outer tray portion 150 is a substantially “L” shaped memberincluding a body portion 152 and an end portion 154 extending in the “L”shape from a first end 156 of body portion 152. Outer tray portion 150includes rails 158 extending from an underside 160 of body portion 152.A plurality of perpendicular members 162 extend between rails 158forming a channel 164 bordered by a portion of body portion 152, rails158 and perpendicular members 164. Channel 164 is thus configured forinsertion of inner tray tongue 132 of inner tray portion 120 (shown inFIGS. 7 and 8). An area of rails 158 between respective perpendicularmembers 162 is configured as a series of triangular (or another shape)notches 166 configured to engage protrusions 134 of inner tray portion120 providing detent positions as inner tray portion 120 and outer trayportion 150 engage one another as above described allowing a user tocreate desired length for shelf system.

FIG. 10 is an end view of outer tray portion 150 illustrating that endportion 154, in one embodiment, is configured with one or more shelfholes or shelf slots 170 formed therein which allow the combination ofinner tray portion 120 and outer tray portion 150 to be placed andmounted on mounting plate 22 (shown in FIG. 1). When assembled, theexpandable shelf is utilized as a holding shelf with the advantage ofexpandability for various box or dispenser sizes. Alternativeembodiments of the expandable shelf may utilize a plurality of traysliding, mating, and engaging techniques other than those describedherein, including, but not limited to grooves and slots, various formsof channels, dovetail mates, clips, hook and loop fasteners, oradhesives.

FIG. 11 is a side plan view of an expandable shelving apparatusincorporating a plurality of the expandable shelves, each including aninner tray portion 120 engaging an outer tray portion 150 that isattached adjacent mounting frame 22. As illustrated, the expandableshelf system provides the same substantial “U” shape of individualholding shelves 20 (shown in FIG. 3). Similarly to individual holdingshelves 20, components of the expandable shelving system may be attachedto mounting frame 22 at various positions, in an orientation oppositeone another, as illustrated, thereby affording accommodation of PPEdispensers of varying heights. In addition, the capability to adjust aposition of inner tray portion 120 with respect to outer tray portion150 allows a user to insert PPE dispensers of varying depth between apair of the expandable shelves. This capability allows a user to furthercustomize the herein described shelving apparatus for their particularneeds or their changing needs. Further, the capability of the expandableshelving apparatus provides a capability that allows a user to adapt tochanges made to the dimensions of PPE dispensers made by the suppliersof such PPE dispensers without forcing a user to reconfigure shelvingapparatus 10.

FIG. 12 is a front view of an alternative embodiment of a shelvingapparatus 220 which includes a dual width mounting frame 222. Mountingframe 222 is shown having a plurality of holding shelves 20, a filefolder 100 and a hangar 90 mounted thereon. Dual width mounting frame222 helps to illustrate that multiple embodiments of mounting framesexist for utilization in a shelving apparatus. In addition to the wallmounted versions illustrated herein (i.e., mounting frame 22 andmounting frame 222), other embodiments include a glass mounted mountingframe and a door mounted mounting frame which incorporates one or moreunits which attach to the mounting frame and extend over the door.

As is the case with mounting frame 22 described above, mounting frame222 includes mounting holes 224 formed therethrough. Mounting holes 224(and mounting holes 24 shown in FIG. 1) allow for wall or door mountingof the plate with bolts, screws, or other fasteners. In an alternativeembodiment, at least one suction cup is mounted within mounting holes(24 and 224) such that the suction cups adhere to a wall or mountingsurface.

FIG. 13 is an illustration of another embodiment of a mounting frame 240which can be utilized as a part of a shelving apparatus. Mounting frame240 is configured with mounting holes 242 in the same pattern as, forexample, mounting frame 22 and can accommodate all of the mountingshelves, circular shelves, canister holding shelves, file folders, andhangars described herein. In addition, mounting frame 240 is notconfigured with plate mounting holes as are mounting frames (22 and222). Rather, mounting frame 240 is configured with a hangar engagingopening 244, which is utilized to engage a hanging hook (describedbelow) in order to hang mounting frame 240.

FIG. 14 is an illustration of a hanging hook 250, sometimes referred toas a wall mount plate. Hanging hook 250 is especially useful formounting mounting frame 240. Hanging hook 250 includes a back member 252that is typically longer than a front member 254 which extends arcuatelyfrom a bottom 255 of back member 252. Hanging hook 250 includes one ormore mounting holes 256 formed through back member 252 which areutilized for screw or other fastener attachment to walls or doors. Whenhanging hook 250 hook is attached to a wall, door, or surface, a usermay engage hanging hook 250 with a hangar engaging opening 244 ofmounting frame 240. Once the engagement is completed, mounting frame 240is held within the substantial “U” shape formed by back member 252 andfront member 254 via hangar engaging opening 244. Mounting holes 256 mayalso be utilized for the mounting of suction cups, which allows hanginghook 250, and then mounting frame 240, to be hung from surfaceunsuitable for screws, bolts and the like, for example, windows andother glass and ceramic surfaces. FIG. 15 is a side view of hanging hook250 which better illustrates the substantial “U” shape above described.FIG. 16 is an illustration of one embodiment of a dual width mountingframe 270 which incorporates mounting holes 272 and a hangar engagingopening 274 that is configured for operation similarly to hangarengaging opening 244 (shown in FIG. 13). In addition to providing anopening for mounting, hangar engaging openings (244 and 274) allow auser to carry the respective mounting frame with shelves, brackets, andaccessories attached. For example, the user can insert a hand throughthe hangar engaging opening and carry an assembled and stocked shelvingapparatus.

In operation, the above described shelves, hangars, file folders andtrays are attached to the respective mounting frame in a configurationwhich is desired. If utilizing the above described expandable shelves,the shelves can be adjusted as desired either before or after attachmentto the respective mounting frame. The mounting frame is then mountedonto a wall, window, door, or other surface, whether with fasteners orsuction cups. The user then installs the packaged items on or betweenthe respective shelves, hangars, file folders and trays. Dispensingboxes installed into the shelves are typically slid between theoppositely oriented shelves for placement. Other PPE items, as desired,are also placed into the opened faced box. The user then utilizes theitems within the boxes or brackets until depleted. Once depleted, theuser simply removes the depleted box or dispenser and installs anotherbox or dispenser with desired items, without removing the mountingplate. Typically, all of the aforesaid boxes are frictionally heldwithin the shelves and any canisters are held gravitationally within thecanister insertion shelves. Alternative embodiments may utilize otherholding forms such as adhesives, fasteners, including hook and loop, andsnap fittings.

In a preferred form, the respective mounting frame and associatedshelves hangars, file folders and trays are manufactured from a polymermaterial, preferably transparent or clear, but alternative embodimentsmay be manufactured from any material having the strength to hold theaforesaid items. Said materials include but are not limited to woods,composites, metals, and alloys thereof.

The above described shelving apparatus provides a convenient method ofstorage and retrieval of common items utilized in the medical field orother fields. Such items include, but are not limited to, examinationgloves, face masks, protection gowns, and hand wash, all of which aretypically, but not exclusively, prepackaged in box or dispenser form.

While the invention has been described in terms of various specificembodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the inventioncan be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of theclaims.

1. A shelving apparatus comprising: a mounting frame configured forattachment to a surface, said mounting frame further comprising aplurality of mounting holes formed therethrough; and a plurality ofholding shelves each configured to be attached to said mounting frameutilizing said mounting holes, each pair of said holding shelvesseparately mountable to said mounting frame vertically opposed to oneanother such that an item inserted between said pair of holding shelvesis engaged by said pair of holding shelves.
 2. A shelving apparatusaccording to claim 1 further comprising one or more of, file holders,hangars, and canister insertion shelves each configured for attachmentto said mounting holes of said mounting frame.
 3. A shelving apparatusaccording to claim 1 wherein said two holding shelves each comprise asubstantially “U” shaped cross-section.
 4. A shelving apparatusaccording to claim 1 wherein said two holding shelves each comprise asubstantially semi-circular cross-section.
 5. A shelving apparatusaccording to claim 1 wherein said mounting frame comprises framemounting holes for mounting said mounting frame to a surface.
 6. Ashelving apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising a hanginghook, said mounting frame comprising a rectangular opening formedtherein, said rectangular opening configured to engage said hanginghook.
 7. A shelving apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said holdingshelves comprise openings formed therethrough, said openings spaced toalign with a portion of said mounting holes through said mounting frame.8. A shelving apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising at leastone fastener inserted through said opening and said mounting hole.
 9. Ashelving apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said plurality ofholding shelves each comprise a first portion configured to be orientedsubstantially adjacent said mounting frame, a horizontal portion whichextends substantially perpendicularly from said first portion, and asecond portion which extends substantially perpendicularly from saidhorizontal portion.
 10. A shelving apparatus according to claim 1further comprising a container which comprises a back wall configured tobe attached to said mounting frame, said back wall comprising a bottom,a bottom portion having a first end and a second end, said bottomportion configured to extend from said first end substantiallyhorizontally from said bottom of said back wall to said second end, andtwo upward extending members configured to extend substantiallyvertically from said second end of said bottom portion, said upwardextending members separated by an open area therebetween.
 11. A shelvingapparatus according to claim 10 wherein said container comprises twoside portions, each said side portion extending between said back walland one of said upward extending members.
 12. A shelving apparatusaccording to claim 1 wherein each said holding shelf further comprisesan expandable shelf system configured to be attached to said mountingframe.
 13. A shelving apparatus according to claim 12 wherein saidexpandable shelf system comprises an inner tray portion comprising abody portion and an end portion extending substantially perpendicularlyan end of said body portion; and an outer tray portion configured toengage said inner tray portion, said outer tray portion comprising abody portion having an underside and an end portion extending in an “L”shape from an end of said body portion.
 14. A shelving apparatusaccording to claim 13 wherein: said body portion of said inner trayportion comprises an inner tray tongue formed by two slots extendingalong a length of said body portion separated by a distance; and saidouter tray portion comprises a pair of rails extending from said bodyportion underside and a plurality of perpendicular members extendingbetween said rails, said underside, said rails and said perpendicularmembers forming a channel for insertion of said inner tray tongue ofsaid inner tray portion.
 15. A shelving apparatus according to claim 14wherein said inner tray tongue comprises at least one protrusionsextending therefrom and into said slots, said rails comprising a seriesof notches formed thereon, said notches configured to engage saidprotrusions to provide detent positions as said inner tray portion andsaid outer tray portion engage one another.
 16. A shelving apparatusaccording to claim 1 further comprising a hanging hook that comprises: aback member comprising a bottom; and a front member extending arcuatelyfrom said bottom of said back member, said mounting frame comprising arectangular opening formed therein, said rectangular opening configuredto engage said hanging hook between said front member and said backmember.
 17. A shelving apparatus according to claim 16 wherein saidhanging hook comprises at least one mounting hole formed through saidback member.
 18. An apparatus for retaining an item, said apparatuscomprising two holding shelves, said holding shelves configured forattachment to a mounting frame, said holding shelves separatelyattachable to the mounting frame in an orientation vertically opposed toone another such that an item inserted between said holding shelves isengaged by said holding shelves.
 19. An apparatus according to claim 18wherein said holding shelves each comprise a first portion, a horizontalportion which extends substantially perpendicularly from an end of saidfirst portion, and a second portion which extends substantiallyperpendicularly from an end of said horizontal portion opposite saidfirst portion.
 20. An apparatus according to claim 18 wherein said firstportion, said horizontal portion, and said second portion comprise a “U”shaped cross-section.
 21. An apparatus according to claim 18 whereinsaid holding shelves each comprise a substantially semi-circularcross-section.
 22. A shelving apparatus according to claim 18 whereinsaid holding shelves comprise openings formed therethrough, saidopenings spaced to align with mounting holes through the mounting frame.23. An expandable shelf system configured to be attached to a mountingframe, the mounting frame configured to be attached to a substantiallyvertical surface, said expandable shelf system comprising: an inner trayportion comprising a body portion and an end portion extendingsubstantially perpendicularly from an end of said body portion; and anouter tray portion configured to engage said inner tray portion, saidouter tray portion comprising a body portion having an underside and anend portion extending in an “L” shape from an end of said body portion.24. An expandable shelf system according to claim 23 wherein: said bodyportion of said inner tray portion comprises an inner tray tongue formedby two slots extending along a length of said body portion, the slotsseparated by a distance; and said outer tray portion comprises a pair ofrails extending from said body portion underside and a plurality ofperpendicular members extending between said rails, said underside, saidrails, and said perpendicular members forming a channel for insertion ofsaid inner tray tongue of said inner tray portion.
 25. An expandableshelf system according to claim 24 wherein said inner tray tonguecomprises at least one protrusion extending therefrom and into saidslots, said rails comprising a series of notches formed thereon, saidnotches configured to engage said protrusions to provide detentpositions as said inner tray portion and said outer tray portion engageone another.